Using neovim without a file tree plugin

• harpoon

  64 5,642 4.1 Lua

For navigating back to recent opened files I am using harpoon which is particually good at the current task you are working on, and mru for history files across a few days. There are lots of other plugins provides mru functions. I like this one because it is just based on a file so I can edit the file to remove items I don't want and do whatevery vim trick I know in the MRU buffer.

• telescope-file-browser.nvim

  47 1,509 7.5 Lua

  File Browser extension for telescope.nvim

  

Whenever I need a file browser I use https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope-file-browser.nvim (mapped to fb), but I most often use ff which is mapped to telescope find_file.

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• neo-tree.nvim

  87 3,007 8.8 Lua

  Neovim plugin to manage the file system and other tree like structures.

  

IMO a tree navigator is still helpful especially to gain a high level overview of the repo structure so that you know where to put new files. However in a complex repo you'll have a large tree and most of the nodes are irrelevant to the current task. Very often I need to work on a different aspect than the original organisation of the folder structure, I found the files relevant to the task spread in different folders and the irrelevant nodes made it very hard to obtain the full picture visually. I am using Neotree at the moment because it supports using the current opened buffers or git status as source. I also use buffer-tree-explorer if the opened buffers are not limited to a single repo.

• lir.nvim

  18 339 3.6 Lua

  Neovim file explorer

netrw was part of my workflow for a while, but it had some weird bugginess just frequently enough to make me go looking for an alternative. I found lir.nvim and I've been liking it so far, especially because of how minimal and customizable it is.

• vim-vinegar

  38 2,184 1.8 Vim Script

  vinegar.vim: Combine with netrw to create a delicious salad dressing

Netrw, vim’s built in file explorer is pretty solid if you’re looking to understand the topology of a project. I really like the pattern of browsing the file tree in the window pane where the file will open. vim vinegar is a great plugin for refining the netrw experience and making it a little more seamless. Takes a minute to learn the keybindings, but I find it much lighter and less intrusive than nerd tree or it’s offshoots.

• neovim

  1,384 76,465 10.0 Vim Script

  Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability

  

Limitations: - Cursor shape doesn't change in a nested nvim. issue - Tab name is always "bash", but I'm sure there's a way to let processes change it

• willos

  4 5 9.0 Nix

  Will's OS

Full NixOS config: https://github.com/willmcpherson2/willos

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• nnn.vim

  17 645 2.9 Vim Script

  File manager for vim/neovim powered by n³

So these days I just use https://github.com/mcchrish/nnn.vim

• rnvimr

  28 774 4.3 Python

  Make Ranger running in a floating window to communicate with Neovim via RPC

• vifm

  35 2,633 9.5 C

  Vifm is a file manager with curses interface, which provides Vim-like environment for managing objects within file systems, extended with some useful ideas from mutt.

  

I'm using vifm as my daily file manager, so I added it to neovim and I'm very happy with it! :)

• buffer-tree-explorer

  2 22 0.0 Vim Script

  A simple vim-plugin for rendering your open buffers into an interactive ascii-tree to allow for easy navigation / management.

IMO a tree navigator is still helpful especially to gain a high level overview of the repo structure so that you know where to put new files. However in a complex repo you'll have a large tree and most of the nodes are irrelevant to the current task. Very often I need to work on a different aspect than the original organisation of the folder structure, I found the files relevant to the task spread in different folders and the irrelevant nodes made it very hard to obtain the full picture visually. I am using Neotree at the moment because it supports using the current opened buffers or git status as source. I also use buffer-tree-explorer if the opened buffers are not limited to a single repo.

• fm-nvim

  7 263 0.0 Lua

  🗂 Neovim plugin that lets you use your favorite terminal file managers (and fuzzy finders) from within Neovim.

For "neighbour" files of the current buffer I normally use :NeoTreeReveal if the file is in the main repo. (the current pwd). If not I'll use fm-nvim with ranger. I can use the Ranger %:p:h command to open the folder of the current folder in ranger without changing the pwd in vim.

• ranger

  165 14,889 6.5 Python

  A VIM-inspired filemanager for the console

  

For "neighbour" files of the current buffer I normally use :NeoTreeReveal if the file is in the main repo. (the current pwd). If not I'll use fm-nvim with ranger. I can use the Ranger %:p:h command to open the folder of the current folder in ranger without changing the pwd in vim.

• mru

  2 250 2.1 Vim Script

  Most Recently Used (MRU) Vim Plugin

For navigating back to recent opened files I am using harpoon which is particually good at the current task you are working on, and mru for history files across a few days. There are lots of other plugins provides mru functions. I like this one because it is just based on a file so I can edit the file to remove items I don't want and do whatevery vim trick I know in the MRU buffer.

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